- Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Binu Shrestha
Saun: Where culture meets colour
The beginning of Saun month has brought a spatter of green and artistic henna designs to the shine of hands of girls and women with green and yellow bangles.
LMC installing street lights on Balkumari-Balkhu section of Ring Road
People travelling along the Balkumari-Balkhu section of the Ring Road have complained about poor visibility at night, saying that lack of street lights makes it difficult to drive both two-wheelers and four-wheelers. After years of comp
Green Saun comes alive on social media
Long queues have begun to form outside the Pashupatinath Temple and other Shiva temples before sunrise on the first Monday of the holy month of Saun across the country to offer prayers to lord Shiva. Devotees carrying milk, bel leaves, flowers and other items wait patiently for their turn to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. The month of Saun continues to draw thousands of worshippers to Pashipatinath temple and other Shiva temples in the Kathmandu Valley and outside the valley.
Two centuries-old statues return to Nepal from US
A proud moment for Nepal as two centuries-old statues of cultural and archaeological significance have returned home from New York, marking another victory in the nation’s ongoin
Promoting equality and respect for girls
Grade 9 student Loveraj Pandey of Shree Gamvir Samudra Setu Secondary School once believed that household chores were mainly a woman’s responsibility. However, after participating in the We Men Club, his perspective has changed.
Tilaurakot, Panauti and Ram Janaki Temple attempt UNESCO heritage listing
Nepal currently has 15 sites on UNESCO’s Tentative List, reflecting the country’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Among these, Tilaurakot,
Bhoto Jatra marked
As the evening advanced on Saturday, a large crowd gathered at Jawalakhel to witness the Bhoto Jatra, the sacred vest exhibition ceremony. The over month-lon
Five elements added to intangible heritage National Inventory
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has included five new elements of intangible cultural heritage to the national inventory recognising an important step toward preserving and promoti
Works underway to remove thick layer of lime on dome of Swayambhunath Stupa
Work has begun to remove the thick layer of lime mortar that has accumulated over the years on the dome of the Swayambhunath Stupa, a centre of faith for Buddhists and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Activists resist lowering marriage age to 18
Child rights activists have strongly protested the government's proposal to reduce the marriage age to 18, citing that this will have serious negative impacts on the children's health, education and overall d
Stolen 13th century Buddha idol restored
A stolen 13th-century idol of Buddha, originally from Bajradhatu Bihar in Ward No. 23 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, was restored to its original location on Friday on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The idol was returned t
Rituals listed as intangible heritage
From morning to evening, people from different communities and castes perform various traditional rituals. However, they have not kept proper records or documentation to preserve these practices for future generations. Most people follow these rituals as part of their daily routine, without realising that they are forms of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) that should be documented and safeguarded. Beyond daily practices, there are many rituals performed throughout life from birth to death as per the tradition and religions of given communities. Yet, these are generally followed as traditions without recording the methods or processes involved.
Stolen 13th century Mahagauri idol restored to its original spot
The stolen 13th century idol of Mahagauri (Parvati), originally from the Suryamukhi Mahadev Temple premises at Maru, Ward No. 20 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, was restored to its original place on Saturday.
Sujan pierces tongue for the fourth time
Sujan Baga Shrestha, a resident of Khasi, Bode, Madhyapur Thimi, has pierced his tongue for the fourth time to commemorate the tongue piercing festival held on Wednesday. Aiming to preserve th
Behind bright lights, entertainment workers face exploitation and insecurity
Workers in Nepal’s entertainment sector face hidden struggles behind the glamour of the industry. Many, like Binita Khadka, report inappropriate behaviour from some customers, unpaid salary and absence of formal employment contracts. Without legal protection, speaking up risks losing their jobs. Thus, many workers in the entertainment sector remain silent despite facing unsafe conditions and a high risk of exploitation. Lok Dohori singer Saraswati Bishwakarma reports instances of unpaid labour within the sector.
